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Modulating bone growth in treating scoliosis

US9821033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2010
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P19/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present specification provides, amongst other things, a method of treating scoliosis comprising delivering a therapeutically acceptable amount of a growth modulator to an epiphyseal growth plate to correct or compensate for disproportionate growth.

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